Page 6 - Abacoa Community News - September '22

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Commissioner’s Update

Preserving The Past To Enrich pottery were uncovered. This pottery, made from a process Resource Review Board. The archaeology section has an
During my visit, several pieces of St. Johns Check Stamped
education component consisting of public outreach events and
The Present involving clay and fiber, dates back to 900 A.D. An additional the internship program, which has provided hands-on experience
discovery was made of a section of vertebrae from a goliath for more than 100 interns.
By Commissioner Maria grouper likely weighing 600 to 800 pounds. The Historic Resource Review Board oversees processes
Marino Palm Beach County’s Comprehensive Plan recognizes that to designate significant historic sites and structures and to
Did you know that the historic preservation enhances the quality of life of Floridians ensure that approved development projects identify and
vast majority of historic through economic and cultural contributions to an improved protect historic and archaeological resources. They also assist
sites and districts identified sense of place. By taking a balanced approach, we strive to in education efforts.
in the County Register of preserve the legacy of the past with the overall economic well- Docent-guided tours are provided free of charge at
Historic Places is located being of the county. DuBois on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in Northern Palm Beach The Planning Division, Historic Preservation/Archaeology Call the Parks and Recreation Department at (561) 966-6609
County, with several sites Section led by Davenport is responsible for identifying, for further details.
within and around DuBois protecting, and promoting cultural resources (archaeological As always, if I can assist you, please contact me at (561)
Park in Jupiter? This is part and historic structures), throughout unincorporated Palm Beach 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
of the Jupiter Inlet Historic County. Davenport, who developed a passion for his field at
and Archaeological Site, listed in the National and County 7 years old, coordinates and advises local governments and
Registers of Historic Places. other organizations regarding cultural resource management
DuBois is one of the most studied Native American issues, and serves as the staff liaison to the county’s Historic
sites in Florida. Discoveries of artifacts, including
prehistoric, fire-tempered pottery, and stone spearheads
and knives trace to civilizations 6,000 years old. Think of
that: People were living in Jupiter more than 2,000 years
before construction of the great pyramids of Egypt.
Recently, I visited a dig at the Pineapple House on land
adjacent to the historic DuBois Pioneer Homestead. Built
in the 1880s, by Jupiter pioneer Harry DuBois who farmed
pineapples on a plot of land near present day U.S. 1, the
house was either floated down the Loxahatchee River or
dragged by oxen to what is now DuBois Park. He and his
bride lived in the house while the main Pioneer Home
was constructed.
The Pineapple House, now under renovation, had
deteriorated from salt rot and bug damage. Parks and
Recreation moved it several feet out of a FEMA flood
zone to ensure that if it sustained damage from a storm,
federal assistance would be available to rebuild it.
A team led by the Palm Beach County Archaeologist Chris
Davenport and including anthropology interns from Florida
Atlantic University and resident volunteers is excavating
materials from a footer
approximately 3 feet
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